Biocompatibility of implants is the ability of implant material to function in vivo without producing detrimental local or systemic responses in the body. This property of implant material helps to elicit a favorable response in a given biological environment in a particular function. Biomaterials generally undergo tissue and animal testing to determine their safety and efficacy before their use in human fracture fixation.
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I developed a deformity post- breast implant removal. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I got my breast implants (saline) removed two years ago. I had them for several years. Suddenly, I started having odd symptoms such as Raynaud's, poor circulation and heat, and redness in my hands and feet when hot. Since then I have changed my diet, started supplements, started low-dose... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, there is a possibility that the implants have been causing a foreign body reaction. Raynaud's can happen with these devices, as they trigger an immune reaction in the body. The good thing is that your ANA (antinuclear antibody) is negative or else we need to invest... Read Full »
I want to remove the fitted rod in my thigh. Is it safe?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 24-year-old male. My height is 5 feet and 4 inches, and my weight is 48 kg. My thigh was broken six years ago, and a rod with three screws was fitted. After four months, two screws were removed. One screw and a rod are still left in my thigh. Can I withdraw the rod now? After so lon... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you have no problem with the rod, then you can leave it. If you have to get it removed for some reason or if it is causing pain or any other difficulties, then it is safe to remove it, provided the fracture has healed, which will be see... Read Full »
Is it recommended to start workout after one year of metal implant for midshaft bone fracture?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a sports-related injury which resulted in a midshaft humerus bone fracture, the bone was basically broken in three different places. I got surgery due to the severity and had a metal implant placed in my arm holding the bones together. It has already been a whole year since the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your fracture seems to have united on the x-rays (true AP and lateral views are not there) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The best modality for fracture union is CT (computerized tomography) scan. You can start with the exercises and gradually you ... Read Full »
What is the reason for the difference in position of hip implants in the x-rays?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from bilateral AVN. I had a hip replacement surgery done on the right side one and a half months ago. I am attaching the X-ray reports of those taken immediately after the surgery and also a more recent one taken last week. I have a doubt regarding the screw movem... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through both the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). What you have observed is true, but it is not because of the screw moving. This is because of the way the X-ray has been taken. I reassure you there is nothing to worry. Your bone ... Read Full »
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